Corporate Finance


The Nigerian central bankโ€™s financial statements for the year ended December 2024 show a rebound to N38.8bn profit after a record loss of N1.15 trillion in 2023 โ€”buoyed by strong forex revaluation gains.







KCB Group is seeking to acquire a 75% stake in Riverbank Solutions for $15.4 million as it moves to expand its presence in Kenya’s fast-growing digital payment sector.



Nigeriaโ€™s tax authority (FIRS) is partnering with Flutterwave to digitise tax payments and enhance transparency. The initiative aims to boost compliance and simplify collections. However, it also raises concerns about oversight and accountability in government transactions.


Standard Chartered Bank Kenya sees a decline in total assets to $2.9 billion in 2024, down from $3.3 billion the previous year. The lender faced a contraction in its balance sheet despite posting strong growth in loans and bond yields.


Nigeriaโ€™s loss-making companies are returning to profit, fuelling a bullish stock market

Q1 2025 marks a turnaround for Nigeriaโ€™s corporate giants, with many returning to profit as FX losses ease and business strategies adapt to a tougher economy.

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Nigeriaโ€™s central bank rebounds with $23.7m profit after historic loss

While foreign exchange gains drove the rebound, the CBNโ€™s earnings report also revealed a sharp drop in net interest income and surging liabilities, pointing to ongoing financial pressures.ย 

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Revolutโ€™s Africa expansion faces statutory friction from South Africaโ€™s fiscal regime

Revolut plans to enter South Africa, but regulatory, tax, and labour hurdles could complicate its digital banking expansion.

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“You no longer need the taxman’s credit notes to offset your taxes” โ€“ Nigeria’s tax policy leader on new WHT rules

New withholding tax rules will make companies handle tax deductions differently, impacting compliance and business operations.

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8 questions answered to help you understand Nigeria’s new revenue system better

TMRAS introduced by Nigeria’s OAGF has left Nigerians confused on the position of Remita. This article answers questions about the revenue system.

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4 ways Nigeriaโ€™s new revenue collection system will affect business and government revenue

How Nigeriaโ€™s new revenue collection system, TMRAS, will impact businesses, government revenue, and tax compliance.

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How South Africa’s billion dollar taxi sector escapes taxes

South Africaโ€™s minibus taxi industry dominates public transport but pays little tax. Hereโ€™s why enforcing compliance remains a challenge.

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Kenyaโ€™s largest bank to buy 75% of fintech startup in $15.4m dealย 

The latest move aligns with the lender’s broader plan to deepen its foothold in Kenya’s digital banking space.

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Nigeria taps Tiger Global backed payments firm for digital tax collection

Nigeria partners with Flutterwave to digitise tax payments, aiming to improve compliance and efficiency while raising concerns about regulatory oversight.

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StanChart Kenyaโ€™s assets shrink to $2.9bn despite profit growthย ย 

The contraction of the lenderโ€™s balance sheet also led to a notable drop in customer deposits and credit to customers by $300 million and $900 million, respectively.

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The Nigerian central bankโ€™s financial statements for the year ended December 2024 show a rebound to N38.8bn profit after a record loss of N1.15 trillion in 2023 โ€”buoyed by strong forex revaluation gains.







KCB Group is seeking to acquire a 75% stake in Riverbank Solutions for $15.4 million as it moves to expand its presence in Kenya’s fast-growing digital payment sector.



Nigeriaโ€™s tax authority (FIRS) is partnering with Flutterwave to digitise tax payments and enhance transparency. The initiative aims to boost compliance and simplify collections. However, it also raises concerns about oversight and accountability in government transactions.


Standard Chartered Bank Kenya sees a decline in total assets to $2.9 billion in 2024, down from $3.3 billion the previous year. The lender faced a contraction in its balance sheet despite posting strong growth in loans and bond yields.